Which Statement About Gender Differences in Adolescent Depression Is True

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about gender differences in adolescent depression is true?

• A) Besides greater stress reactivity, boys' gender-typed coping styles make them more prone to depression.
• B) Girls with either an androgynous or a "masculine" gender identity show low rates of depressive symptoms.
• C) Adolescents who identify strongly with "feminine" traits ruminate more and report fewer depressive symptoms.
• D) Adolescents who identify strongly with "masculine" traits ruminate more and tend to be more depressed.

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